Attraction Guide

What to see and do in and around Armidale

Harlow Park
Take a horse and ride into some of Australia's most picturesque countryside.
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" Take a Free Heritage Tour and enjoy a leisurely guided tour of the city taking in the major historic and architectural landmarks.

" Visit the New England Regional Art Museum, home of the acclaimed Hinton & Coventry Collections.

" Step back in time and see how the early pastoralists lived at Saumarez Homestead, a grand National Trust home set in extensive English-style gardens.

" Go for gold and try fossicking in the streams around Armidale or visit the old gold- mining town of Hillgrove (fossicking equipment can be hired at the Armidale Visitor Information Centre).

" Experience the richness of Koori heritage at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Keeping Place.

" Explore Armidale's social and economic past at the Armidale Folk Museum.

" Take a Heritage Walk around the City and appreciate early Australian architecture.

" Experience the natural beauty of spectacular waterfalls and vast gorges in nearby World Heritage-listed national parks.

" Go horse-riding in the rugged wilderness of the gorge country or take a leisurely ride through scenic bushland.

" Try fly-fishing for trout in the cold mountain streams in the high country near Ebor.

" Take a tour through historic Booloominbah at the University of New England.

" Enjoy the colour of the monthly Markets in the Mall - last Sunday of the month